Onslaught

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Started as a hardcore punk band and released several demos in this style before shifting to their more well-known thrash metal approach. Not to be confused with another punk band called Onslaught from the UK who released a 7" called First Strike on Control Records in 1984.

The band's line-up shuffled considerably following Power from Hell. Bassist Jase Stallard became the second guitarist and Paul "Mo" Mahoney also took over playing bass. After touring for Power from Hell was completed, Sy Keeler joined as vocalist to expand the line-up to five members.

After signing to major label imprint London Records, Onslaught were coerced into replacing Sy Keeler with Steve Grimmett. After In Search of Sanity was released, the band was dropped. Tony O'Hora came in as vocalist for a brief period before the band parted ways in 1991.

Reformed in 2004. Nige Rockett has been performing rhythm guitar only since the reformation despite playing all lead guitar parts in the band's early days.

A series of health issues prevented Nige Rockett from appearing onstage for almost three full years between 2022 and 2025. Onslaught performed as a four-piece during this period, with vocalist David Garnett also playing guitar.

Shortly after Rockett's return to the stage, Garnett abruptly left Onslaught on the eve of the tour for the Origins of Aggression album. Oscar Rilo stood in as a last-minute replacement, before it was announced that Sy Keeler would rejoin the band later in the year. James Hayball took over from Rilo for the remaining shows before Keeler's return.